Consumer Protection and You: Recent Episodes
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Consumer Protection and You features Ryan Lippe, Consumer Educator with the State of Ohio Attorney General’s Office. In this podcast, Ryan discusses how consumers can better protect themselves from scams and fraud.
Your car’s extended warranty is running out – if you have ever heard those words, you have likely been the victim of an illegal robo call. In this episode, Ryan explains the difference between legal and illegal robocalls, tells us why caller ID and neighborhood spoofing is so effective, and gives some tips on how […]
In this episode Ryan talks about Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office, and discusses some common scams, including COVID-19-related scams. You will learn about some of the tactics related to COVID that being employed by scam artists, including the promise of “skipping the line” for testing or shots, offering a more effective immunization, or touting […]
In this episode Ryan warns that as our dependence on technology increases, so does the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. We will also learn some tips to keep yourself and your family safe online and offline, and what to do if you suspect your information has been compromised. You will also learn […]